Aneurysm of the Communicating Vein Between the Left Renal Vein and Left Ascending Lumbar Vein Mimicking Retroperitoneal Lymphadenopa-thy


Arslan S., Sarikaya Y., KARÇAALTINCABA M., Karaosmanoglu A. D.

CURRENT MEDICAL IMAGING, vol.17, no.5, pp.644-647, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.2174/1573405616666201118141728
  • Journal Name: CURRENT MEDICAL IMAGING
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.644-647
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Aneurysm of the communicating vein between the left renal vein and left ascending lumbar vein is extremely rare, with only anecdotal reported cases. Unless detected and recognized promptly, this rare condition may give rise to severe bleeding in patients undergoing retroperitoneal surgery. It may also closely mimic enlarged retroperitoneal lymph nodes, paragangliomas, adrenal masses, or renal artery aneurysms. Case Report: In this case study, we reported the imaging findings of this rare entity, which was falsely diagnosed as an enlarged retroperitoneal lymph node in an outside medical center, reported to be consistent with metastatic disease in a patient with newly diagnosed testicular cancer. Conclusion: The aneurysm of the communicating vein should be considered in the differential diagnosis in patients with testicular cancer and other disease processes where lymph nodes are commonly affected.